A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends upon independent variable s. The dependent variable is what is being measured in an experiment or evaluated in a mathematical equation. The dependent variable is sometimes called the outcome variable.. In a simple mathematical equation, for example: a = b/c. the dependent variable, a, is determined by the values of b and c.
Honey and Pregnancy. Pregnant women can safely eat honey. An adult's intestines are more acidic than a baby's and contain beneficial bacteria that prevent the spores from developing into botulism-causing bacteria. Adults -- including pregnant women -- are frequently exposed to botulism spores without becoming ill.
Honey can cause infant botulism. This condition is caused by the ingestion of Clostridium botulinumspores. This type of bacteria producestoxins inside the digestive tract and can lead to serious side effects including paralysis of the baby's muscles, which can also affect his/her respiration or ability to breathe.